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Entegra Cornerstone Recall 17V384: Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire

NHTSA campaign 17V384, reported June 19, 2017, 174 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A component inside the starter motor can break, which may cause the starter to overheat or draw excessive current. This affects certain 2012 through 2015 Cornerstone motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis.

An overheating starter motor increases the risk of a fire. If your motorhome is one of the affected models, do not ignore the issue, and be cautious about signs of electrical problems around the starter.

Entegra Coach will notify owners, and Spartan Motors service centers will replace the starter at no cost to you. Contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V384Entegra Coach
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Problem
Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Cornerstone motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
Risk
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Entegra will notify owners, and Spartan Motors service centers will replace the starter, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Entegra Cornerstone2012201320142015